Astana faces long process to keep ProTour licence

Alexander Vinokourov managing Astana would create problems, says UCI

Alexander Vinokourov managing Astana would create problems, says UCI (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alberto Contador said yesterday that he is hoping for a swift decision regarding Astana's 2010 ProTour status.  However, the winner of the Tour de France could face a wait of several weeks before the International Cycling Union (UCI) decides if Astana's ProTour licence is renewed.